Chapter 443 Sebastian Knows the Truth About the Exile
"Who exactly is this interviewee named Jake?" After all the interviews were over, Brooklyn called Lisa and Cory into her office and pointed at Jake's profile as she asked.
Lisa shrugged and pursed her lips, "I don't know, his profile is very simple, just highlighting his education and work experience. But Scarlett, he worked as a clinical doctor at Phoenix Mercy Hospital for two years, and not just anyone can get into Phoenix Mercy Hospital."
Brooklyn certainly knew that, otherwise, she wouldn't have chosen him from so many candidates to participate in the interview. But she couldn't help but wonder why he would leave such a good opportunity at Phoenix Mercy Hospital to come here and be her assistant.
Logically, it didn't make sense, right?
Brooklyn pressed her fingers to her forehead, with her other hand still on Jake's profile, "He graduated from Vanguard Global University, won the most prestigious medical award at Averlake, and even participated in Mr. Mccarthy's research team. Jake's background is almost too good to be true."
Had she just not kept up with the qualifications of current doctors for too long?
Cory nodded, "So, Scarlett, what do you mean? Should we keep him?"
Scarlett held the resumes of five people in her hand. After the initial interview, she had selected five, all of whom were top-notch and could become excellent surgeons with a little training.
But there was one thing that troubled her: among these five people, there was only one woman.
"Arabella." Brooklyn read the name once, recalling her performance in the operating room, and couldn't help but smile, "Arabella is quite interesting."
Lisa, although she agreed, had her doubts, "Scarlett, she hasn't graduated from her master's program yet, and she doesn't have much practical experience. I'm worried she won't be able to handle such heavy responsibilities. You know the situation with the patients in the research project."
However, Brooklyn shook her head, "No, I think she's very smart and capable. She's young and has great potential."
Lisa and Cory exchanged a smile, "So it seems you already have a plan?"
Brooklyn didn't deny it. She held an exam evaluation form in one hand and signed her name on it with a pen.
"You two are leaving tomorrow, so I need to quickly find two assistants for myself, right? Plus, I'm used to having a man and a woman by my side, you know." she smiled.
Lisa laughed, "We get it! But Scarlett, you have to be careful. What if those two end up together."
Oh? Brooklyn looked at the photos of Arabella and Jake, a bit indifferent, they didn't quite match.
"No need for a second interview. Just notify Arabella and Jake to come to the hospital tomorrow. I need to test their actual working abilities. If Arabella and Jake can't meet my requirements, I'll replace them."
"Got it!"
Sebastian's office was bustling today. Not only was the office lively, but the entire MBK International Building was also buzzing.
"How could Mr. Kingsley... This is too impulsive, right? Proposing to his private doctor? Wasn't he engaged to Megan before?"
"Could it be that Mr. Kingsley and Megan have broken off their engagement? Why? They've made so many public appearances together, and Megan's Facebook recently posted photos of her having dinner with Mr. Kingsley. How could they break up now?"
Such chatter among female colleagues had been non-stop since they arrived at the company in the morning, naturally, it was all trivial gossip that wouldn't reach Sebastian's ears.
In contrast, the board's reaction was more direct, reflected in the stock price fluctuations.
Sebastian sat in his office, eyes on the computer, holding a cup of coffee in one hand and sliding on the touchpad with the other. His brows furrowed slightly, but not out of unease or tension from seeing the stock price plummet, just a bit indifferent, "So, the board is already waiting for me?"
Dario nodded cautiously, "Yes, the board members are all in the conference room, hoping you can go over and explain."
Sebastian furrowed his brows again, sipping the bitter coffee, "Explain? I won't give them the explanation they want. Such a board meeting is meaningless. Tell them the emergency board meeting is canceled."
Dario's eyes flashed, "Mr. Sebastian Kingsley, that might not be possible. Mr. Brian Kingsley will also attend. You should go and take a look..."
As he spoke, Dario carefully glanced at the shiny diamond ring on Sebastian's ring finger. Last night, he had spent one hundred seventy-six million dollars, giving Brooklyn a proposal that shook the entire city, resulting in this morning's stock price plunge.
Sebastian was truly willful.
Sebastian raised his sharp eyebrows, his eyes deep and unreadable as he glanced at Dario, "Oh? He will attend too?"
"Yes, Mr. Sebastian Kingsley, Mr. Brian Kingsley will personally attend today."
Sebastian couldn't help but sneer. Since he took over the company, Brian rarely attended board meetings. For the company's major and minor affairs, Sebastian only needed to report to Brian after making decisions. The last time Brian attended a meeting was to personally appoint Quinn as the financial manager. So today...
A stock price fluctuation caused by a news story actually alarmed Brian?
Interesting.
"Alright, I'll go take a look." Sebastian put down his coffee cup, glanced at the computer as he stood up, and said calmly, "Suppress this news. If it can't be suppressed, shut it down directly. If anyone goes against me, you know what to do."
Dario was already very skilled at handling such matters and nodded, "Yes, Mr. Sebastian Kingsley, rest assured."
Even through the thick wooden door, the heated discussions in the boardroom were audible. The board members were deeply divided over Sebastian's recent actions, with some even drawing parallels to President Averlake's romantic scandal—an utterly ridiculous comparison!
Sebastian raised his left hand, glanced at the ring on his finger, and smiled as he personally pushed open the door.
As soon as Sebastian's tall, dark figure appeared, the conference room fell silent. Even in the midst of a media storm and various misunderstandings, he was still the Sebastian that others could only look up to.
Sebastian's expression was calm, his gaze clear, and his voice deep and rich, without a hint of anger, "Weren't you all having a heated discussion just now? Why is it that now the person who should hear it the most is here, and no one is speaking?"
As soon as Sebastian spoke, everyone exchanged glances, not daring to speak.
Brian, sitting in the chairman's seat, had a stern and severe face. His sharp eyes swept over Sebastian, and his voice was thick and cold, "Do you think you've done something remarkable?"
Sebastian adjusted his suit and sat down, placing his hands on the table, "Isn't everyone gathered here today to congratulate me? You all seem well-informed. I just successfully proposed to my wife, and you're all here to congratulate me. Thank you."
Sebastian was so composed and self-assured that those who wanted to criticize him were momentarily speechless.
Brian snorted coldly, "Your actions have caused such a negative impact on the company, severely affecting the interests of the company and the board members. What are you playing dumb for!"
Brian's brows furrowed again, and then his gaze, as sharp as a blade, swept over the board members with ulterior motives. He said nonchalantly, "Board members, you probably have an idea of how much the stock price of MBK Group has shrunk today. But I want to ask, on my wedding day, is this amount of money you gave me as a gift a lot?"
What?
The board members were collectively stunned!
Brian slammed his hand on the table, "Nonsense! You actually call the money lost by the board members a gift for you! How dare you?"
Facing Brian's anger, Sebastian remained calm, "Mr. Brian Kingsley, if you think so, then you can ask if anyone wants to be the CEO. I'll step down."
Saying this, Sebastian really stood up without any reluctance.
"Sit down!" Brian was furious.
A meeting that was supposed to criticize Sebastian for his chaotic personal life affecting the stock price ended with everyone congratulating him.
The board members interpreted this as Brian and Sebastian playing good cop, bad cop. In any case, the matter was smoothly resolved, and no one dared to against it.
After the meeting, Brian called out to Sebastian, "Sebastian, explain to me clearly, what is going on!"
Last night, Sebastian ignored Brian's calls, which already pissed him off. Today, Sebastian had the nerve to openly challenge his authority.
Sebastian said, "Dad, you already saw it, didn't you? I married Scarlett. Oh, by the way, you might also know that Scarlett is Brooklyn. She was originally my wife."
Brian's fists clenched, and veins bulged on his forehead!
Brooklyn! Again, her!
Brian's eyes narrowed, "Scarlett? Brooklyn? Let's see how you explain this to the public!"
"Dad, you're mistaken. I don't need to explain my affairs to anyone. If there's nothing else, I'll go back. The president is not as leisurely as Mr. Brian Kingsley's."
Before Brian could say anything else, Sebastian had already strode out of the corridor.
Sebastian's fingers curled into a fist one by one, his eyes narrowing.
When he had Brandon investigate the entire incident, he learned something that almost made him want to kill someone!
This information resurfaced in his mind every time he saw Brian, each time fueling his anger even more!
A few days ago, Brandon teased, "Mr. Kingsley, I found something very interesting. You'd never guess."
"Cut the crap, speak!"
Brandon handed a document to Sebastian, "Take a look for yourself. Exiled from the country, this method is truly ruthless."
Sebastian stared at the document stamped in red, with black and white text stating: Brooklyn is permanently banned from entering Libertya.
"What is this about?" Sebastian gripped the paper, furious.
Brandon pursed his lips, "I hate to say it, but I'm seriously questioning whether you're truly your father's son. How could he treat your wife like that? I looked into it, and before she went to Jabari, she was forced out of the country. And it was your father—your dad—who drove her to that point."
"What did you say?" Sebastia was shocked.
"Your father used his connections and some tricks to prevent Brooklyn from returning to Libertya, giving her an unsavory charge and permanently exiling her from Libertya." Brandon was helpless.
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